Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 199 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Mix up the order of events.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Never pause, not even once.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.

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